A forensic toxicologist testifies about the blood drawn from a truck driver after a deadly collision with motorcyclists in 2019.
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After New Hampshire crash, trucker’s blood showed heroin-related substance
A forensic toxicologist testified Monday that blood drawn from a truck driver 2 hours after he was in a deadly collision with 7 motorcyclists in 2019 showed the presence of a substance made when the body breaks down heroin.
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Man accused of swinging hatchet in road-rage incident
A Connecticut man faces assault and other charges after police say he swung a hatchet at other motorists during a road-rage incident.
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Massachusetts is wicked dry: Severe drought sparking water bans, record low rivers, farming impacts
BOSTON — Lawns, crops and rivers across the Bay State are all super thirsty this summer as drought conditions continue to worsen with no end in sight. The severe and moderate drought conditions have triggered water bans in a growing number of communities. Local rivers are at record lows because of the lack of rain, […]
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The House has passed the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act, to reauthorize, through fiscal 2026, a set of programs addressing human trafficking, and change some aspects of the programs.
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Passenger rail service returns to Vermont city after nearly 70-year absence
Passenger rail service is returning to Vermont’s largest city after an absence of almost 70 years as part of a renewal of interest in passenger rail service nationwide.
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First Trader Joe’s union approved at Massachusetts store
The next step is putting together a negotiating committee to hammer out a contract with the California-based company, which has about 530 stores nationwide.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Massachusetts State Police dog shot, killed by suspect
The Belgian malinois, named Frankie, and his partner previously were honored with a medal of valor.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Truck driver’s trial begins in New Hampshire crash that killed 7 motorcyclists
The motorcyclists who died were members of a club of Marines and were from New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island and ranged in age from 42 to 62.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Breaching humpback whale lands on boat off Massachusetts: Video
They are popular with whale watchers because of their acrobatic displays – including spectacular breachings.